Rapide over Oxford today

Chris558 · Post by **Chris558** » 04 May 2007, 19:16

Saw a Dragon Rapide at about 1330-ish over Oxford, (preceeded by a Tiger Moth) possibly Air Atlantiques on a pleasure flight. It may have operated from Kidlington (Oxford Airport). Can anyone enlighten this?

Post by **DaveB** » 04 May 2007, 20:17

Funny you should mention this Chris. My dad kept a cutting out of his local rag up in Walsall which had a story about Rapides over Oxford. The story actually shows TM.. one of AA's Rapides in an air-to-air shot but reading the info.. it seems that it's Delta Aviation ( http://www.deltaaviation.co.uk ) who actually do this trip. Cost is Â£99pp or Â£149 per couple for a 25minute flight. Flights are running from May until Sept.. so the article says

ATB

DaveB :tab:

migeater0 · Post by **migeater0** » 04 May 2007, 22:40

Classic Wings at Duxford have two Rapide's and three Tiger Moths.

http://www.duxfordflying.co.uk/

I've just worked the previous weekend, next trip will be for Flying Legends. Pop over and say Hi!

Tom Everitt AFG · Post by **Tom Everitt AFG** » 07 May 2007, 09:31

It was AGTM. We provide the aircraft to Delta for their Pleasure Flights from Oxford.

Tom.

Post by **DaveB** » 07 May 2007, 10:18

Cheers Tom.. I did wonder

You can never be sure with newspaper articles if the shots are current or library. Bless my old dad.. he said to my mom, 'I'll cut that article out and show it our David when he comes next. He'll know that Rapide'!!

ATB

DaveB :tab:

migeater0 · Post by **migeater0** » 07 May 2007, 10:39

Hehe, I love a bit of shameless promotion!

Classic Wings at Duxford have two Rapide's and three Tiger Moths.

Post by **DaveB** » 07 May 2007, 11:14

Hi Matey..

Do I get the feeling you are connected with Classic Wings in some small way?? :think:

I promised myself a while back that when I reached 50, I'd go up in the Tiggie and as that happened last month.. I suppose I'd better honour my own wishes

ATB

DaveB :tab:

Tom Everitt AFG · Post by **Tom Everitt AFG** » 07 May 2007, 12:31

That photo they use is actually one of mine, taken on the way to Goodwood about 2 or 3 years ago!

Whilst we are on the subject of Rapide's........

http://www.atlanticdhg.com/AACF/NEW8/news.asp

Tom.

Post by **DaveG** » 07 May 2007, 12:35

another one to paint

Nigel H-J · Post by **Nigel H-J** » 07 May 2007, 13:13

I promised myself a while back that when I reached 50, I'd go up in the Tiggie and as that happened last month.. I suppose I'd better honour my own wishes

Dave, when you do you will not regret it!! Flying in a Tiger Moth is an experience you will not forget especially if the pilot allows you hands on.